Total births
100
Girls' name · since 1987
Tamana
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 100 babies named Tamana, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 100
- total births
- 1987–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
Tamana sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 100 recorded since 1987.
Social Security Administration records show Tamana recorded 100 times among girls since 1987, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2023.
- 100 total births
- 1987–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
100 girls have been named Tamana since 1987, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 100
- total births
- 1987–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Tamana was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
15 babies were named Tamana in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Tamana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tamana's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tamana at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Tamana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2023
- Peak year (2005)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Tamana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tamana's strongest decade.
66 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Tamana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
66 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 66 births (66% of all-time use).
Tamana by state
Where Tamana concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 7 | 7.0% |
California share of Tamana's total US births 7.0%
7 of 100 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tamana? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 100 babies named Tamana. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 15 births.
When was Tamana most popular? ▼
Tamana was most popular in the 2000s decade with 66 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Tamana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tamana are California (7 births).
How long has the name Tamana been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tamana since 1987 -- 37 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Tamana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tammy, Tamara, Tami, Tammie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tamana's data
- Tamana's decade-level peak was the 2000s (66 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tamanas (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tamana
Nearby Names Like Tamana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tamana
Tammy Girl
#4794 332,015 births
Tamara Girl
#1761 131,286 births
Tami Girl
#11244 37,927 births
Tammie Girl
35,380 births
Tamika Girl
22,760 births
Compare Tamana side by side: Tamana vs Tammy Tamana vs Tamara Tamana vs Tami
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1987–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tamana: Baby Name Since 1987 - 100 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tamana. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tamana draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.